Broken Necklace Prompts Beating

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Police arrested Ryan Tefft, 22, after he allegedly beat up a man who broke his necklace.

According to a press release by the Santa Barbara Police Department, at 1:58 a.m. on October 20, Tefft and a friend were standing behind Santa Barbara Brewing Company getting ready to smoke marijuana when they encountered the victim urinating behind Santa Barbara Business College.

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Ryan Tefft

Tefft reportedly warned the victim about urinating in public, and the victim began talking to Tefft and his friend. The victim, according to police, began grabbing at Tefft’s chest and broke his silver necklace, a gift from his deceased father. Tefft then repeatedly punched and kicked the victim until he noticed a large pool of blood forming around him, police said.

The victim was transported to Cottage Hospital. Tefft was booked into County Jail on $50,000 bail.

But I am sure that he didn't tell the police that he was scared for his life, instead he probably said that he did it out of anger. Once again, even if it is a matter of self defense, never, ever, speak to the police and ask to talk to a lawyer.